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Auto-pilot Conservation in the Era of Trump

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Among them are Federal Duck Stamps and related waterfowl conservation programs. A “ Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ,” costs $25 and income from sales goes into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund (“MBCF”). Duck Stamps and import duty contributions were similar, at about $34-38 million each. It also approved $7.8

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The Economic Impact of Birding on National Wildlife Refuges: Creating Local Jobs

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Activities such as hunting, fishing, and trapping are categorized as “consumptive” uses. In contrast, consumptive uses were minor: fishing accounted for 10 percent and hunting was just 4 percent. Of course, birders interested in contributing more concretely to the National Wildlife Refuge System should buy a Duck Stamp every year.

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